Implementation of New Health Reform Legislation Discussion

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Answer must be at least 400 words with 3 intext citations in APA format as well a reference page. do not need cover page

The new health reform legislation gives 10 categories of “essential” care that plans must provide for customers of the health insurance exchanges that are launching in 2014. But the law leaves details up to regulators, who are now starting to develop the rules.

Question:

Discuss and justify your position by defining why you think the essential benefits under the health law could be proven difficult.

Employment Opportunities for A Certified Nurse Midwife Essay

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Health Science 100

Fall 2020

Essay Assignment

Write a three-page essay in APA format to include the following information:

Title of chosen Health care career

Provide a description of the career you have chosen

Share your personal feeling or experiences for selecting this career.

Education: What type of education requirements and certifications are needed for this career?

Employment: What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)

Growth trends in the field

What is the salary range for this career?

Professional /activities: Local/State/national Organizations (coast to join as a student)

Reflections: Elaborate on your perspective goals regarding this career for the next 5-10 year.

Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession

Describe personal career plans, to include goals and objectives and Strategies

Reference page (3- 5 references)

Indicate the exact source of specific information used in the paper by citing references on the reference page.

Organization, Format, Spelling, Grammar

Well organizes, with each section containing appropriate content

Double spaced, 12-pt font size 1” margin

Body of the paper 3 pages

Correct spelling and grammar

Plagiarism

This essay should be your original work. Plagiarism is the improper borrowing of another person’s words. If you use another person’s words, ideas, or methods. I you use another person’s material; you must acknowledge your source. Copying materials directly without lacing it between quotation marks, even if you provide the source, is an act of plagiarism.

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration Methods Discussion

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E. L. is an 88-year-old widow who has advanced dementia. She is a retired secretary and is cared for in the home of her divorced daughter, who is her power of attorney for health affairs. E. L. requires assistance with all activities of daily living. She spends most of the day sitting in her orthopedic recliner (she has had bilateral hip replacements) or lying in bed. She does not speak or acknowledge the presence of others. Recently, E. L. has stopped eating all meals except for small banana slices. She resists a spoon when it is brought to her mouth, and she pockets food in her cheeks without swallowing. E. L. was admitted to the hospital several months ago for influenza and bilateral pneumonia. She was treated in the intensive care unit for three days and then sent home. The possibility of a feeding tube insertion was discussed during her hospitalization. E. L.’s daughter is seeking guidance on artificial nutrition and hydration.

  • Use the assigned readings to guide you in the development of five discussion points
  • Discussions points should reflect best practices that you will include as you speak with E. L.’s daughter regarding her mother’s end-of-life care.
  • Cite your references in proper APA Style.
  • Review the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Internship Experience Discussion

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Directions

Initial discussion posting should be 250-300 words with supporting references. Initial posting is due on Wednesday. Two response postings of 50-75 words are due on Sunday.

Discussion Prompt(s)

Discuss your first days at your internship site. What are your first impressions? Is it a traditional (hospital/physician practice) or a non-traditional healthcare environment?

 

HIPAA Guidelines for Privacy and Security Discussion

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OVERVIEW

In this assignment you will analyze HIPAA guidelines for privacy and security to learn how they impact organizations that have access to Protected Healthcare Information (PHI). You will learn how to determine if an organization is a “covered entity” and if its contractors fall under the “business associate” definition; business associates and other contractors are the third-parties referred to in the title of the course: Third-Party Risk Management in Healthcare. IAS professionals in healthcare must understand these definitions and be able to apply them to their organization and its contractors.

INSTRUCTIONS

Use the course readings and any other research necessary to write a paper about which organizations must follow HIPAA guidelines for privacy and security. Include the following information in your paper:

  • Define the categories covered entities and business associates.
  • Differentiate between entities that are covered and not covered.
  • Identify the key determinant that makes an organization a covered entity under HIPAA.
  • Explain what qualifies an organization as a business associate of a covered entity under HIPAA.
  • Explain how a covered entity is legally liable for third-party business associates in relationship to their access of PHI.
  • Describe penalties and other requirements that apply to business associates that are covered entities.
    • Give an example of a penalty faced by a covered entity.
  • Provide an example of an organization in each category, describing the characteristics that make the organization fit the definition.
  • Cite all references in APA format.

Compare and Contrast Two Different Theories Discussion

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Compare and contrast two different theories described in your textbook reading for this topic. Highlight the key elements, strengths, and limitations of each theory, and provide an example of how each theory has been applied in practice.

1. Behavioral and social science theories

2. Mass media and new media theories

Please respond with a minimum of 400 words. Please cite any and all references used.

 

Roles and Responsibilities of Health Care Professionals Presentation

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  • Introduction
    The U.S. health care workforce comprises both clinical and nonclinical professionals. The field is very diverse, with professionals coming from all over the world. Physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, chiropractors, and pharmacists are only a few of the many types of clinical professionals. On the nonclinical side, administrators, financial analysts, information analysts, billing specialists, and collection specialists are just a few types of nonclinical professionals. All of these individuals come from different backgrounds and must work together to ensure the best patient experience and highest quality care possible.To ensure high quality care, health care professionals must be aware of, and comply with, laws designed to protect patients. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a very far-reaching law that has directly impacted not only health care professionals, but also patients (Niles, 2021). Most organizations have annual training requirements to ensure all employees are aware of the regulations as they relate to their specific job functions. Ethical issues such as treatment of the terminally ill, genetic testing, cloning, organ donation, and euthanasia are additional topics that further challenge health care professionals. As a health care administrator, you must understand the laws and ethical standards to which you are held.Predicting the future of our complex health care system is very difficult. As leaders in our field, it is our responsibility to stay on top of current issues and laws and to be visionaries for our organizations. Subscribing to e-mail bulletins and alerts from the various governmental agencies is one way to stay abreast of changing regulations. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS.gov, and Healthcare.gov are excellent resources that all administrators should check on a regular basis. Government, technology, and the changing financial landscape will all continue to impact and change the health care industry (Niles, 2021), and as health care administrators, we must be prepared to quickly respond.Reference
    Niles, N. J. (2021). Basics of the U.S. health care system (4th ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.Demonstration of Proficiency
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:

    • Competency 3: Analyze roles and responsibilities of health care professionals.
      • Explain the need for health care management professionals.
      • Describe three clinical job roles that did not exist 50 years ago.
      • Compare and contrast the roles of nurse practitioner and physician assistant.
      • Describe the role of the attending physician in terms of his or her responsibility to manage the care of the patient.
      • Explain how health care administrators interact with direct care professionals.
    • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful of the diversity, dignity, and integrity of others.
      • Produce a presentation that conveys understanding of the topic, its context, and its relevance.
      • Use academic writing conventions such as APA formatting and citation style, or others as required.
      • Produce writing that includes minimal grammar, usage, and mechanical errors, including spelling.
    • Instructions
      After a recent promotion to chief operating officer (COO) at your hospital, you have been asked to give a presentation to new students of health care administration at the local community college. Your presentation will discuss the roles and responsibilities of health care professionals. Using the resources provided plus at least two other peer-reviewed articles based on your own research, develop a PowerPoint presentation of 12–15 slides, complete with speaking notes. Address the following:
    • Describe the need for health care management professionals.
    • Describe three clinical job roles that did not exist 50 years ago.
    • Discuss the differences and similarities between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant.
    • Describe the role of the attending physician in terms of his or her responsibility to manage the care of the patient.
    • Explain how health care administrators interact with direct care professionals.
    • You might want to (but do not have to) organize your presentation using the following outline:
    • Slide 1: Title of the Presentation.
    • Slide 2: Brief explanation of the purpose of the presentation.
    • Slides 3–6: What Is a Health Care Professional and Why Do We Need Them?
      • Describe the need for health care management professionals.
      • Describe three clinical job roles that did not exist 50 years ago.
    • Slides 6–8: Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
      • Describe each role.
      • Discuss the differences and similarities between a nurse practitioner and a physician assistant.
    • Slides 9–10: Attending Physicians and Management of Care.
      • Describe the role of the attending physician in terms of his/her responsibility to manage the care of the patient.
    • Slides 11–12: Administrators and Clinicians.
      • Describe the two roles.
      • Explain how health care administrators interact with direct care professionals.
    • Slide 13–14: Conclusions.
    • Presentation Requirements
      Your presentation should consist of:
    • A minimum of 12–15 bulleted slides.
    • Speaker notes that fully explain each slide.
    • A minimum of two peer-reviewed references.
    • Appropriate APA citations and peer-reviewed references on each slide, as necessary.
    • General Guidelines for PowerPoint
    • Keep the design simple. Font: Arial or Verdana, size 24-point, minimum.
    • Keep the slides concise: 5–7 bullet points per slide and 5–7 words per bullet. Use speaker notes to explicate the bullets.
    • For best color contrast, use light text on dark background (for example, yellow on black, white on dark blue).
    • Use the proper slide layout. For example, if a slide has a title and text, it is created using the correct Title and Text layout.
    • Note: To fully understand how this assessment will be graded, be sure to carefully read the Health Care Professionals: Roles and Responsibilities Scoring Guide

 

Support Co Worker Support on Job Satisfaction Self Evaluation

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I just need a couple paragraphs. I need to do a brief self evaluation as a dialysis nurse for my annual pay review.
Background: I have been working in dialyiss for 16 yrs at the same hospital. 15 years in dialysis as an Rn. Received my received my BSN in 2019.

Here are a few key points

Feel free to elaborate!

I work in the Acute dialysis unit in the a hospital.I take care of the pts that need dialysis while they are in the hospital.

I have a good report with my pts and co worker.

I am on the infection control committee. I truly love what I do and love taking care of these pts.

I recently have taken on task of organizing our unit in terms of record keeping of the various control logs that we have to keep.
I am currently expanding my knowledge of the dialysis water room and how it’s functions by taking an online course.

Opening of WakeMed North Healthplex in Charlotte Business Plan Paper

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Stand-Alone Hospital or Another Healthcare Organization

For this project, you are to evaluate an existing strategic initiative, or program (e.g., addition of a hospital wing, opening of a new location, closing of an existing branch) for an actual/real stand-alone hospital or other independent healthcare organization (you may select a hospital, large medical group, nursing home, or an ambulatory care facility) within your community.

For the purpose of the assignment, assume that you are the Director of Strategic Planning for this organization, and the CEO has assigned you the responsibility for assessing (1) where the program is in its life cycle and (2) making an informed decision as to the best way forward strategically; i.e., should the organization expand the program, continue the current strategy it employs, change certain aspects of operational strategy, fully maintain the program as is, merge the program with an existing one, or close the program? The summary of your assessment will be presented to the Board of Directors, CEO, COO, and CFO.

Write a paper that proposes the process you would implement for assessing this project.

The paper should include the following:

  • Executive Summary
  • Introduction:
    • A brief description of the current program.
    • Alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals that support the project.
  • Assessment: An evaluation of various factors that affect the feasibility and project development.
    • Justification for the project via a robust assessment of the internal and external environment, using at least two tools discussed in our course; such as SWOT+PEST, Five Forces, BCG, etc.
    • Consideration of organizational restrictions and constraints, mission, vision, values, capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
    • Consideration of organizational issues, context, and multiple perspectives and dimensions are considered.
  • Implementation: Provide a summary of your recommendations and strategies for implementation.
    • Realistic strategies and tactics identified with sufficient detail.
    • Articulates the who, what, when, where, and why.
    • Considers organizational restrictions and constraints, mission, vision, values, capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
    • Relevant forces are adequately considered.
  • Program Evaluation: A brief discussion of how you will evaluate and benchmark the project post-implementation.
    • Specifies measures that would be tracked and trended post-implementation to ensure the action was effective and efficient.
    • Organizational issues, context, and multiple perspectives and dimensions are considered.
  • Infographic depicting the various strategic development stages you will employ, as learned in Module 5
  • Conclusion: This brief summary should pull together your assessment and recommendations and leave the audience with a clear sense of your results and the next steps in light of the overall vision of the organization.

The paper should be:

  • 8-12 pages (not including the required cover and reference pages),
  • Be supported with a minimum of seven recent (within the past three to six years), scholarly sources to substantiate your position in the matter,
  • Including an annotated bibliography. Each source referenced should be accompanied by a brief (approximately 150 words) descriptive and evaluative paragraph clarifying why the reference is included in the student’s research. The annotation should inform the reader of the relevance, accuracy, and quality of the sources cited.See the CSU-Global Online Research and Writing Lab’s Tips for Annotated Bibliographies (Links to an external site.).
  • Be formatted according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.), and
  • The Infographic should be on one page. It should have notes within or an addendum highlighting the various aspects of strategic analysis that you undertook.

Responsibilities of Nursing Managers on Patient Care Needs Response

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er indications, hand hygiene procedures, insertion techniques, catheter maintenance, and catheter removal guidelines (Hernandez et al., 2019). The presence of the checklist served as a reminder while keeping the nurses accountable. Although Hernandez et al., (2019) noted that participation and documentation using the checklist was subpar, when it was used, nurses reported following the appropriate procedures which grants some efficacy for the usefulness of such checklists in the field. More reinforcement would be needed to highlight the usefulness of using checklists as a standard of care to ensure that proper procedure is being followed to prevent CAUTIs.

Reference

Hernandez, M., King, A., Stewart, L. (2019, March). Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) prevention and nurses’ checklist documentation of their indwelling catheter management practices. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand, 35(1), 29-42. https://doi.org/10.36951/ngpxnz.2019.004

SECOND POST

My discussion post this week focused on healthcare associated infections as well. I felt this would be a good topic to base research off of due to their prevalence, and contribution to patient morbidity and mortality. I was also drawn to this topic due to the alarming occurrence of these infections, and how easily preventable they are with proper education and implementation of infection control measures. Many of the patients in the intensive care unit are already immunocompromised, with multiple invasive lines, and are therefore at a higher risk of obtaining these infections. There are over 20,000 cases of central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLASBSI’s) in the United States alone, and they are one of the most dangerous due to their responsibility for one third of all deaths due to hospital acquired infections (Burnham et al., 2018). The best prevention for these types of infections are frequent and efficient hand hygiene, especially when using the ports of these lines, and removal of the lines as soon as possible (Burnham et al., 2018). It seems as if your research question about utilization of a CLABSI bundle would decrease incidence of infection in the intensive care unit. Great job on utilizing the research process and selecting a research problem.

Reference:

Burnham, J. P., Rojek, R. P., & Kollef, M. H. (2018). Catheter removal and outcomes of multidrug-resistant central-line-associated bloodstream infection. Medicine,97(42). doi:10.1097/md.0000000000012782

THIRD POST

I absolutely agree with you and I think most healthcare workers also agree with you. It makes sense that making assignments based on patient acuity would only improve nursing care. An article by Jones (2020) researched nurse to patient ratios and patient acuity in New Zealand. The article initially states that just mandating nurse to patient ratios is not enough and should be taken further to include patient acuity. They found that appropriate staffing for patient acuity lowered costs and improved patient outcomes (Jones, 2020). Another important finding was that patient falls significantly reduced when patients were assigned appropriately based on acuity (Jones, 2020). I find that in my personal experience this completely holds true. On days that I work when the hospital is short staffed, and nurses are very busy it always seems like parts of patient care get left behind. I would be interested in the responses of nurses involved in other qualitative studies evaluating ratios and patient acuity.

Jones, M. (2020). Are ratios really the answer? Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand, 26(5), 26-28.